The Christmas Shepherd (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2014, The Christmas Shepherd is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Terry Ingram, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. Sally Brown, a successful children's book author and Army widow loses her late husband's German Shepherd, Buddy, only to later find him adopted by a new family - single father Mark Green and his teenage daughter Emma. Each finds a sense of Christmas spirit as they struggle to decide with whom the dog really belongs.

Who’s in it. The Christmas Shepherd stars Teri Polo as Sally Brown, Martin Cummins as Mark Green, Jordyn Ashley Olson as Emma Green and Jody Thompson as Beth, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Christmas Shepherd has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christmas Shepherd page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Christmas Shepherd tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Christmas Shepherd (2014)?
In US, The Christmas Shepherd is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Christmas Shepherd worth watching?
The Christmas Shepherd holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Christmas Shepherd?
The Christmas Shepherd stars Teri Polo, Martin Cummins, Jordyn Ashley Olson, Jody Thompson and Jeffrey Ballard.
When was The Christmas Shepherd released?
The Christmas Shepherd was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.